Design and Selecting the proper conveyor Belt : During the project design stage for the transport of raw materials or finished products, the choice of the method must favour the most cost effective solution for the volume of material moved; the plant and its maintenance; its flexibility for adaptation and its ability to carry a variety of loads and even be overloaded at times. THE PARAMETERS FOR DESIGN OF BELT CONVEYOR: • Belt speed • Belt width • Absorbed power • Gear box selection • Drive pulley shaft For designing a conveyor belt, some basic information e.g. the material to be conveyed, its lump size, tonnage per hour, distance over which it is to be carried, incline if any, temperature and other environmental conditions is needed. DESIGN OF BELT CONVEYOR The design of the belt conveyor must begin with an evaluation of the characteristics of the conveyed material and in particular the